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Of Critical Theory and its Theorists is an intelligent , accessible overview of the entire Critical Theory Tradition, written by one of the leading experts on the subject. Filled with original insights and valuable historical narratives, Of Critical Theory and ItsTheorists covers the work of major philosphical thinkers such as Benjamin, Horkheimer, Adorno, Marcuse and Habermas and revisits the contributions of lesser-known figures such as Karl Korsch and Ernst Bloch. Bronner measures the writing of these theorists against each other, postmodernist philosophers and the critical tradition reaching back to Hegel. Of Critical Theory andIts Thoerists presents new insights useful to experienced scholars and offers clear summaries for students making this book an ideal introduction to the debates surrounding one of the most important intellectual traditions of the 20th Century.

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    0415932637
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0415932639
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publication date
    October 17, 2002
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.76 x 9 inches
  7. Print length
    334 pages
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"[Praise for first edition]"A brilliant book!"-Ulrich Beck."
"[Praise for first edition 0-631-18738-3] A compelling account of the history of critical theory.A remarkable work.-Critical Sociology."
"Very well written, readily accessible and largely free of jargon. There is no other single work on critical theory that offers such a unique range of thinkers and their ideas.-Mort Schoolman, SUNY Albany."
"[Praise for first edition 0-631-18738-3] A brilliant book!-Ulrich Beck."
"[Praise for first edition] A compelling account of the history of critical theory.A remarkable work.-Critical Sociology."
"Very well written, readily accessible and largely free of jargon. There is no other single work on critical theory that offers such a unique range of thinkers and their ideas.-Mort Schoolman, SUNY Albany."
"A fine and probing piece of theoretical scholarship." -- Contemporary Sociology
"Of Critical Theory and Its Theorists does not disappoint . . . A compelling account of the history of critical theory and a useful guide for advanced graduate students and scholars. Bronner's understanding of the dialectical method is exemplary, and his explanation of it is excellent. A remarkable work." -- Critical Sociology
"Has the foundation of critical theory been withdrawn with the collapse of communism? Stephen Eric Bronner argues the opposite: only now, liberated from marxian dogmatism, can a genuine critique of modern society begin. He develops his ideas in an immanent and emancipatory confrontation with critical theory and its proponents. A brilliant book! Don't miss it!" -- Ulrich Beck

About the Author

Stephen Bronner is Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University. He serves on the editorial boards of the journals New Politics and New Political Science. He is the author or editor of fifteen books, including Moments of Decision (Routledge, 1992), which won APSA's Michael Harrington Book Award.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 2nd edition (October 17, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 334 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0415932637
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415932639
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.37 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.76 x 9 inches
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Spring Mix
2.0 out of 5 stars Disjointed, full of jargon, arrogant
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2009
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Contrary to the editorial reviews, this book is full of jargon, it's disjointed and superficial (probably partly due to its breadth), the concepts are poorly explained, and Bronner gives no concrete examples to illustrate the concepts. I have read approximately 40 books on critical theory. This is the worst I have read so far. Kellner, Held, Jay, and Geuss are far more accessible -- they write as if they and their audience share the same language and expectations. The book does have one redeeming quality: Bronner critically evaluates the logical coherence and contributions of various critical theorists in a manner that is not likely to be found in other works. But even for this, be prepared to strongly disagree with Bronner on any critical theorists you happen to have read beforehand.
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Had to buy for a class.
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Craig jeffery
1.0 out of 5 stars wide ranging, yes, but ultimately the work of a dilettante
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2011
I found it rather odd that a work of real merit could spring from an author who has no familiarity with subject. He might as well have written about cold fusion for all he added, or didn't add to field.

It seems he was attempting to span a wide array of topics, but with no direction or articulate point of view.

In the end, the attempt was wholly lacking.
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